The Georgia Poetry Circuit’s (GPC) selected poet made his way to Savannah State University on Friday, Feb. 8.
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Students with a declared major or minor of Africana Studies have gathered together to recreate the Africana Studies Club with the objective of preventing the department from being deactivated and bringing the essence of the curriculum to the rest of the campus in a more social environment.
The Marsh View room in the King-Frazier student center was filled with students, faculty and staff eager to begin the three-day celebrations of National Freedom Day at Savannah State University.
The study of black history, black press and the challenge of being a black young adult nowadays was the focus of the Ben Chavis’s speech at Savannah State University on Monday afternoon.
Savannah State University has made some adjustments to the athletic department over the Semester. From the former athletic director Sterling Steward, departure on Sept. 28 2018, to the former head coach Erik Raeburn dismissal on Dec. 2nd 2018.
Savannah State University will be hosting various events in observance of National Freedom Day between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2. Freedom Day is an event tied to the university through the first president, Richard R. Wright. There are a wide range of activities to be expected from this upcoming event.
Besides the Black Heritage events offered throughout the entire month of February, there are other community events available to attend for the month of February.
While most college and high school students were in their beds on the morning of Jan. 21, hundreds of Savannah residents were commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual parade through downtown.
During what has become the longest federal government closure in United States' history, Americans have started to wonder what measures they can take to ensure the safety of the meals that are being prepared for their families.
SAVANNAH BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah hosted its annual “We Are One” social justice concert given by Huxsie Scott and Savannah State University’s Concert Chorale.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association is celebrating the life and legacy of Doctor King January 19-21. This year the theme of the celebration is “Dream the Dream…Transforming Hearts, Minds, and the World”, named by Katlin A. Brown of Memorial Day School.
Savannah State University held its 193 undergraduate commencement ceremony today, Saturday, Dec. 8, at Tiger Arena with the graduate ceremony held Friday, Dec. 7.
Savannah State University will hold its 193rd Commencement ceremony for on Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
The Student Government Association at Savannah State University hosted a midnight breakfast on Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. in the King-Frazier café. More than 750 students showed up in support of the Student Government Association’s Monday night event.
Being a campus police officer at Savannah State University comes with a wide variety of duties to ensure safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. These duties include active patrolling, monitoring events, prevent crimes, and help with emergencies.
On Wednesday night, dozens of students as well as (Journalism and Mass Communications) JMC faculty came to the Student Union ballroom to get a snap shot on how to be a photographer.
Africana studies held events the week before finals to help students relax and de-stress before their big exams, which take place Dec. 3-7.
“I am a person who is living with HIV, I don’t necessarily say I have HIV. I am a firm believer in speaking positively in the atmosphere, which means that I’m thriving and taking ownership. Saying ‘I have something’ means that it is taking over me and that’s not the case for me,” said 32-yea…
It is officially graduation season, and 2018 fall graduates are preparing to walk across the stage on Saturday, Dec. 8.
Even though it is the season for joy and laughter there’s one tradition that has the students on their toes before the holiday season, and that’s Finals Week.
A fast-growing program intended to set students up for success is celebrating is first anniversary.
(photo taken by Ardsley Park Productions/Zach Burke)
Savannah State University is the first public black institution in the state of Georgia. Originally named Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth, the name later changed to Savannah State College, then Savannah State University in 1996. The school was founded by the late presid…
Women in media may have it harder than some, but they are constantly working to change the narrative as well as increasing their numbers in the industry.
Africana Studies welcome everyone to participate in some stress-free events held Nov. 27-29. More than 11 percent of college students have been diagnosed or treated for anxiety in the past year and more than 10 percent reported being diagnosed or treated for depression. Africana Studies Club…
On Oct. 13, 2018 Savannah State University held an open campus for students who are possibly interested in attending Savannah State University.
Savannah State University officials announced that 26 faculty members will be fired and not returning for the 2019-2020 academic year due to budget cuts, resulting from declining student enrollment.
With four weeks left of school, graduating seniors are preparing for the big day. Fall 2018 Commencement is on Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. in Tiger Arena.
Savannah State University celebrated Entrepreneur Day on Nov. 6, when the College of Business Administration hosted two events focused on owning a business.
As the midterm elections come to an end, lines are filling up with people going out to cast their vote in the 2018 election. This election is historical because Stacey Abrams could possibly be the first African-American woman governor in the United States.
Six highly qualified women discussed how to make it in the media industry during a panel discussion at Savannah State University on Wednesday Oct. 31.
Savannah State University held their homecoming pep rally Oct. 26, 2018 at Alexis Circle. The pep rally began at 12 p.m. Sororities & fraternities, vendors, alumni, student associations, student, faculty, and staff were all in attendance at the Pep rally. Savannah State’s president, Dr. …
The weather has finally brought on fall weather, and with it comes germs and illnesses.
Imagine trying calamari while in Europe or some ropa vieja in Panama. If you’re traveling out the country, you’re bound to encounter some unique, new dishes.
The mission of studying abroad is to promote and support efforts to internationalize the university's curriculum and to help expose students to the global society.
The 2018 Homecoming coronation was held in Tiger Arena at 8 p.m. on Oct. 25.
Notable comedians Darren Brand, Chico Bean and Karlous Miller took center stage Wednesday night at Tiger Arena for day four of Homecoming at Savannah State University.
Junior biology major Chanabria Scott junior wants to be veterinarian and wildlife biologist when she finishes school.
Juan C. Moore, an alum of Savannah State University, was the key speaker during the 2018 Homecoming Tiger Talk on Monday.
Professor Emeritus Matthew Gilligan recalls comments such as “You’re wasting your time here,” and “That program will never succeed,” but that wasn’t going to stop him from achieving his goals.
As Homecoming approaches, the smell of grilled food and the sound of the Fighting Tiger Marching Band begins to fill the air. With the changing of the season and turning of the leaves, Greek paraphernalia makes way into a more prominent role on campus.
SSU Homecoming started with a burning sensation as students gathered in the Payne field to kick off the annual festivities with a silent bonfire.
Mental health has been on the forefront of many discussions this year after high-profile suicides like those of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and designer Kate Spade. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States suffer from a mental health illness, according to the National Alliance on…
Stories of sexual assault and rape filled the audience with emotions on Thursday at the Blackbox Theater during a spoken word performance sponsored by W.O.R.D. at Savannah State University.
A small group of students came out yesterday to the Mary C. Torian Auditorium, on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. to attend the G-LIBER Center at Savannah State University first guest series lecture titled “Analytics to Improve Healthcare Operations” with guest speaker Dr. Sal Agnihothri, Professor of Ope…
Tuesday evening at Savannah State University, gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, arrived to give a speech at the gazebo to encourage early voting. The crowd, filled with students, alumni, members of the press and community, brimmed towards the street. The crowd chanted, “Stacey, Stacey, …
Savannah State University is hosting its semi-annual Career and Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the Student Union Ballroom from 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
Students at Savannah State University were using Wednesday and Thursday as study days, as the university closed due to the threat of Hurricane Michael.
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